Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County

AROMAS DEL PERU OF CORAL GABLES

1930 PONCE DE LEON BLVD, Coral Gables, FL 33134

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Oct 22, 2025
City
Coral Gables
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Closed
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 13Total: 15

12A-07-5

Detail 24133246

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at cook line. Employee changed task from soiled to clean but no wash hands and/or changed gloves.

31B-02-4

Detail 24133241

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At coffee station. Manager placed a new roll. Corrected On-Site

36-64-5

Detail 24133247

Basic - 36-64-5 Observed: Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed at take out area that's located inside the restaurant, floors partially covered with sewage water coming out from the grease trap box, and emitting foul odors throughout the take out station, ceviche station and dishwashing station. According to the manager the bad odors have been like that for three days.

16-21-4

Detail 24133235

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

33-14-4

Detail 24133242

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.

36-22-4

Detail 24133236

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at take out area that's located inside the restaurant, floors partially covered with sewage water coming out from the grease trap box, and emitting foul odors throughout the take out station, ceviche station and dishwashing station. According to the manager the bad odors have been like that for three days. Observed two reach in coolers located in the same room with a variety of products like mashed potatoes and fish, vegetables and salads, and dressings. Also, observed bundles of soiled linen table cloth stored of floor with the contaminated sewage water.

10-08-5

Detail 24133234

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar station..

10-17-4

Detail 24133243

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Manager removed knives' set. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 24133239

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line and coffee station.

33-10-4

Detail 24133245

Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.

23-03-4

Detail 24133244

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several hand sinks around the establishment with the exterior soiled with black mold or food debris.

29-25-4

Detail 24133240

Basic - Observed: Cracked, broken or missing grease trap lid. Observed at take out area that's located inside the restaurant, floors partially covered with sewage water coming out from the grease trap box, and emitting foul odors throughout the take out station, ceviche station and dishwashing station. According to the manager the bad odors have been like that for three days. Observed two reach in coolers located in the same room with a variety of products like mashed potatoes and fish, vegetables and salads, and dressings. Also, observed bundles of soiled linen table cloth stored on the floor with the contaminated sewage water.

33-16-4

Detail 24133238

Basic - Open dumpster lid.employee closed the lid. Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 24133237

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe at hand sink located at cook line loose and leaking water.

29-20-5

Detail 24133248

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink located at the kitchen by the three compartment sink.

Jan 28, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic: 1Total: 1

55-01-4

Detail 23509211

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Observed that the menu doesn't show the automatic gratuity disclosure reflected. Manager was informed that they cannot charge the customer an x amount unless the disclosure appears in the menu. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: At the time of call back inspection observed menu missing the correct disclosure for gratuity included. 55-01-4 Observed: Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Observed that the menu doesn't show the automatic gratuity disclosure reflected. Manager was informed that they cannot charge the customer an x amount unless the disclosure appears in the menu. Warning Reference: 509.214 FS: Notification of automatic gratuity charge. Every public food service establishment which includes an automatic gratuity or service charge in the price of the meal shall include on the food menu and on the face of the bill provided to the customer notice that an automatic gratuity is included. Admin Complaint

Dec 6, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 12

12A-07-5

Detail 23403987

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Changing tasks from clean to soil but no wash handsPrep area. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23403992

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep area in the back cilantro and oil sauce at 46°F. Manager transferred the sauce container to another reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-16-4

Detail 23403989

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employees at cook line need more training temperature related. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23403991

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23403998

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At prep area in the back. Warning

32-12-5

Detail 23403993

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

14-09-4

Detail 23403996

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23403997

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Small reach in cooler to keep different sauce containers located in the back of the location. Warning

55-01-4

Detail 23403990

Basic - Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Observed that the menu doesn't show the automatic gratuity disclosure reflected. Manager was informed that they cannot charge the customer an x amount unless the disclosure appears in the menu. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 23403994

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook removed knives. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23403988

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 23403995

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning

Sep 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

12A-07-5

Detail 23206916

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

12A-09-4

Detail 23206919

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee washing hands with gloves. No gloves change.

14-01-5

Detail 23206918

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used to scoop ceviche at ceviche's station.

24-05-4

Detail 23206915

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

36-03-4

Detail 23206917

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Exit to the walk in freezer.

36-73-4

Detail 23206920

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer.

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

12A-07-5

Detail 22773386

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees changing tasks, no hand washing, no gloves changed.

31B-02-4

Detail 22773385

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By walk in cooler entrance.

05-14-5

Detail 22773383

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooling time/temperature control for safety food.

08B-38-4

Detail 22773387

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes with meat stored in walk in freezer floor.

33-31-5

Detail 22773384

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Storage in the back.

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 16

12A-16-4

Detail 22428026

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee went outside the kitchen and returned to task without hand washing.

11-27-4

Detail 22428016

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided while conducting the inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22428021

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board for vegetables and meats soiled.

31B-02-4

Detail 22428018

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at ceviche station.Employee placed a new roll. Corrected On-Site

05-10-4

Detail 22428022

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Kitchen.

16-21-4

Detail 22428025

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 22428023

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container without handle used for scooping cooked rice.

51-11-4

Detail 22428014

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

06-09-1

Detail 22428028

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Corvina fish.

14-09-4

Detail 22428015

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

36-17-5

Detail 22428017

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By dishwashing area, corner.

08B-38-4

Detail 22428024

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several boxes with frozen food stored on floor( walk in freezer)

10-08-5

Detail 22428027

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front bar. Employee removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site

33-10-4

Detail 22428019

Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.

16-46-4

Detail 22428020

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at walk in cooler containers with old labels dated 10-21-23.

36-27-5

Detail 22428013

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back of the restaurant outside.

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 11

11-27-4

Detail 21909185

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

31A-11-4

Detail 21909183

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Mixer inside hand sink at bar station.

53A-01-7

Detail 21909179

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21909182

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line.

14-01-5

Detail 21909178

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container for scooping rice without handle at cook line.

51-11-4

Detail 21909177

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

36-34-5

Detail 21909184

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated at walk in cooler.food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

14-09-4

Detail 21909186

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

13-03-4

Detail 21909180

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

36-24-5

Detail 21909181

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Dishwashing area.

23-03-4

Detail 21909176

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink at bar soiled.

Aug 23, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

53B-16-4

Detail 21297755

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Cook doesn't know how to calibrate thermometer.

36-32-5

Detail 21297760

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At dishwashing area.

24-14-4

Detail 21297756

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. cook was explained why is required to place knives on magnet. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21297761

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several boxes with food stored on floor.

10-08-5

Detail 21297758

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21297757

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink located at cook line is soiled.

21-27-4

Detail 21297759

Basic - Wiping cloth not air-dried in a manner to prevent contamination of food equipment, utensils, linens, single-service and single-use articles. Cook line.

Jan 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 15

41-10-4

Detail 20782431

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chlorine bottle next to bin with ice.

31A-11-4

Detail 20782436

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observant sink with food residual in it.

27-17-4

Detail 20782432

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed not hot water at the coffee station

22-20-5

Detail 20782429

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

16-21-4

Detail 20782440

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

23-24-4

Detail 20782435

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed gaskets soiled.

51-11-4

Detail 20782430

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a CO tank not secure by the coffee station

24-06-4

Detail 20782441

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed at coffee station tray for utensils soiled.

14-11-4

Detail 20782439

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket damaged at the reach in cooler at the front line

10-17-4

Detail 20782442

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

10-06-5

Detail 20782433

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed Manager placed the knife into the magnet holder. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 20782443

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located at cook line.

22-16-4

Detail 20782434

Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

14-17-4

Detail 20782438

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler by coffee station.

36-30-4

Detail 20782437

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. At dishwashing area wall with mold.

Aug 25, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-17-5

Detail 20459613

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair.kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-25: Time Extended

36-12-4

Detail 20459614

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-25: Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 20459612

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-25: Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 20459615

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-25: Time Extended

Aug 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 13Total: 21

22-11-5

Detail 20453867

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Food prep stations.

01B-02-5

Detail 20453864

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken 46°, shrimp 46°F, beef 46°F.According to the chef the items found out of temperature were previously on thawing area and brought to the cook line two hours previous the inspection. The Chef placed items in bashes with ice. Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Detail 20453868

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 46°, shrimp 46°F, beef 46°F.According to the chef the items found out of temperature were previously on thawing area and brought to the cook line two hours previous the inspection. The Chef placed items in bashes with ice. Corrective Action Taken**

53B-16-4

Detail 20453862

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions.

22-02-4

Detail 20453863

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting board.

31A-11-4

Detail 20453861

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Most of hand wash sinks used to stored food containers.

31B-02-4

Detail 20453870

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cookline.

05-10-4

Detail 20453865

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

23-24-4

Detail 20453874

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets for reach in coolers.

36-34-5

Detail 20453876

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At Sushi station.

14-10-4

Detail 20453871

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Chef knife with tape.

36-73-4

Detail 20453877

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in Freezer.

36-17-5

Detail 20453866

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair.kitchen.

36-12-4

Detail 20453873

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Walk in freezer.

10-08-5

Detail 20453881

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front bar.

23-03-4

Detail 20453869

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters

22-16-4

Detail 20453872

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

21-11-4

Detail 20453879

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.

22-37-4

Detail 20453880

Basic - Three-compartment sink used for warewashing not cleaned before use as a food preparation sink.

36-02-5

Detail 20453878

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

42-01-4

Detail 20453875

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.